“Music is what feelings sound like.” – Author Unknown
The connection between music and emotion has been acknowledged for thousands of years. Pythagoras, Plato, and Aristotle all wrote about how music affects health, behavior, and moods. A certain song can evoke joy or sadness, calm or vigor. … [Read more...]

You probably know that when you work-life balance gets out of kilter, it leads to stress. But did you also know that it can trigger eating disorders? Emotional eating, for example, is often a precursor to binge eating disorder, and it can easily become a negative coping strategy for those without … [Read more...]

“Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.” - Anonymous
Our dominant thoughts are powerful things. They get planted into our subconscious minds, becoming the default programming that shapes our experiences. What we think about … [Read more...]

Cortisol regulates a wide range of processes throughout the body. This important steroid hormone is involved in many body functions, including proper glucose metabolism, the regulation of blood pressure, immune function, and the inflammatory response, among others. It also has a central role in … [Read more...]

We all know we are supposed to love ourselves, but what does that exactly mean? After 20 years of counseling clients, I’ve come to believe that self-love is about learning to become our own nurturing and good parent—to care for ourselves as we would somebody who we love very much.
Because we are … [Read more...]

Not only does “shedding for the wedding” miss the point of matrimony, it can be downright dangerous. It’s June, and that means the wedding season is in full swing. While it should be a time to celebrate love and commitment, in our extreme culture, crash diets and other unsafe measures often become … [Read more...]

What is mental strength and why is it important? Mental strength is the ability deal effectively with all the challenges that come with everyday life. Building mental muscle takes a degree of willpower, self-discipline, and perseverance. Just like increasing your body’s strength, the key to getting … [Read more...]

“Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” - Aristotle
It’s safe to say that we all could use a little more happiness in our lives. We spend so much time searching for this seemingly elusive feeling but usually come up empty-handed. So, how … [Read more...]

Perfectionism can be a breeding ground for eating disorders and body image issues. Perfectionists tend to have rigid, all or nothing mind sets and they’re very hard on themselves. So it’s no surprise that some perfectionists take diet, exercise, and body image to such an extreme that they lose sight … [Read more...]

Owning a dog or a cat is a significant responsibility, but it turns out they’re well worth the effort. A pet not only adds companionship to your life, but years as well, by reducing your risk of a variety of conditions and improving your overall physical and mental health. Here are seven of the … [Read more...]